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Seahawks' dominant defense faces challenge in Bears QB Caleb Williams and NFL's top rushing offense
ASSOCIATED PRESS — Now it's Chicago's turn to face Seattle's “Dark Side.” The Seahawks defense shut down the pr…
Bears release TE Braunecker
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears released tight end Ben Braunecker on Thursday.
The Latest: Arizona scout dies of COVID-19 complications
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Lakers won't allow bubble to burst their championship push
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were in rare form shortly before the coronavirus pandemic stopped the NBA season, and they're determined to find it again inside the bubble.
Cowboys, rookie WR Lamb agree on $14 million, 4-year deal
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys and rookie receiver CeeDee Lamb agreed Thursday on a $14 million, four-year contract with $7.8 million guaranteed.
Mitchell, Gobert patching up rift for playoff-bound Jazz
The Utah Jazz had plenty on their plate over the hiatus.
Orioles, Maryland in talks about Blue Jays in Baltimore
TORONTO (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles and the state of Maryland have had talks about the team sharing Oriole Park at Camden Yards with the displaced Toronto Blue Jays amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Big league debuts to be made without family, friends on hand
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The moment that young right-hander Brady Singer steps onto the mound for the Kansas City Royals on Saturday in Cleveland will no doubt be surreal, the culmination of a lifelong dream hatched…
Mariners sign Shaw, place Murphy on IL ahead of opener
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners signed right-handed pitcher Brian Shaw and placed catcher Tom Murphy on the 10-day injured list on Thursday in setting their 30-man roster for the start of the regular season.
AP source: MLB and players' union agree to 16-team playoffs for 2020, pending MLB owners' approval
NEW YORK (AP) — AP source: MLB and players' union agree to 16-team playoffs for 2020, pending MLB owners' approval.
AP source: MLB, players agree to expand playoffs to 16 teams
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball and the players’ union agreed Thursday to expand the playoffs from 10 teams to 16 for the pandemic-delayed season, a person familiar with the deal said, a decision that makes i…
Cubs place lefty Quintana on IL with injured pitching thumb
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander José Quintana on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of nerve damage to his pitching thumb he suffered before the start of summer camp.
Pending free agents confront injury risk in NHL playoffs
Alex Pietrangelo and his wife had ongoing discussions about whether he should return to the ice when the NHL season resumes.
Even flow: Shelton brings positivity and grit to Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The initial dream died quickly and quietly late in 1993 when surgeons opened up Derek Shelton's mangled right elbow and tried to piece it back together. It didn't take. At least not well enough fo…
Restart sets up Mavs' Doncic, Porzingis for playoff debuts
The NBA restart means Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are all but assured of making their playoff debuts in their first season on the court together with the Dallas Mavericks.
Masked man: Spurs' Popovich wears face covering for game
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Gregg Popovich was working in a mask on Thursday — though not in his usual role — when the San Antonio Spurs made their scrimmage debut at the NBA restart at Walt Disney World.